Pressure for Perfection

Whether it’s in school, sports or hobbies, all parents want their children to succeed. But can a competitive spirit go too far? Olympic champion Dominique Moceanu drops by to give pushy parents a wake-up call!

The Coach from Hell?

Ronda says she wants her 10-year-old daughter, Brianna, to become a baton twirling champion. She says she makes Brianna practice two hours a day, gets into arguments with other baton moms and has spent more than $15,000 on costumes!

Down a Dark PathOlympic gymnast Dominique Moceanu says when she was a teen, her father and coaches pushed her to a place of deep despair and lack of self-confidence. She says she fears Ronda may be headed down that same road with Brianna.

Corey says his dreams of becoming a champion speed skater came to a halt when he tested positive for steroids at age 13. His father, who injected Corey with the drugs to give him a competitive edge, is now serving six years in federal prison for the act. Now 20, Corey says he hasn’t spoken to his dad since his arrest two years ago.